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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Eastern Candor Chasma
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Mar 15, 2022

Eastern Candor Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of the large hill near the eastern edge of Candor Chasma. Layering is visible toward...

JPL
NASA image: Map of Martian Polar Hydrogen
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Mar 13, 2003

Map of Martian Polar Hydrogen

This gamma ray spectrometer map centered on the north pole of Mars is based on gamma-rays from the element hydrogen....

JPL
NASA image: Not White, Not Rock - False Color
Image
Apr 17, 2019

Not White, Not Rock - False Color

This VIS image shows part of the floor of Pollack Crater. First imaged by Mariner 9, the high contrast between the...

JPL
NASA image: Candor Chasma - False Color
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Aug 26, 2020

Candor Chasma - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

JPL
NASA image: Candor Chasma - False Color
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Aug 31, 2020

Candor Chasma - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

JPL
NASA image: Mysterious Light-Toned Deposit in Vinogradov Crater
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Sep 10, 2014

Mysterious Light-Toned Deposit in Vinogradov Crater

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows Vinogradov, an old, 224-kilometer diameter, heavily degraded...

JPL
NASA image: South Polar Layered Deposits and Residual Cap
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Jul 13, 2010

South Polar Layered Deposits and Residual Cap

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a variety of surface textures within the south polar residual...

JPL
NASA image: Basin in the West Candor Chasma Layered Deposits
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Aug 21, 2013

Basin in the West Candor Chasma Layered Deposits

This basin in Ceti Mensa, as seen by by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, exposes concentric rings in the...

JPL
NASA image: Approaching a Target Deposit on Mars Crater Rim Stereo
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May 19, 2014

Approaching a Target Deposit on Mars Crater Rim Stereo

NASA Mars Exploration Rover captured this stereo, 360-degree view near the ridgeline of Endeavour Crater western...

JPL
NASA image: A Mysterious Bright Streak on the South Polar Layered Deposits
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Jun 3, 2015

A Mysterious Bright Streak on the South Polar Layered Deposits

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a lacy network of many fine channels associated with jets in...

JPL
NASA image: Erosion of the Edge of the South Polar Layered Deposits
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May 22, 2017

Erosion of the Edge of the South Polar Layered Deposits

This image is an oblique view from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter of the sloping edge of the stack of icy layers...

JPL
NASA image: Bedding Pattern Interpreted as Martian Delta Deposition
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Dec 8, 2014

Bedding Pattern Interpreted as Martian Delta Deposition

On March 25, 2014, view from the Mastcam on NASA Curiosity Mars rover looks southward at the Kimberley waypoint....

JPL
NASA image: Erosion of Edge of the South Polar Layered Deposits
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May 23, 2017

Erosion of Edge of the South Polar Layered Deposits

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows small ripples, about 10 meters apart, located in Her Desher...

JPL
NASA image: Uplifted Blocks of Light-Toned Layered Deposits
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Jul 9, 2018

Uplifted Blocks of Light-Toned Layered Deposits

Acquired on April 1, 2018, this image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows Aram Chaos, a 280...

JPL
NASA image: Knob in the South Polar Layered Deposits of Mars
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Jul 10, 2013

Knob in the South Polar Layered Deposits of Mars

These craters on Tharsis are first visible as new dark spots observed by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Context...

JPL
NASA image: Approaching a Target Deposit on Mars Crater Rim
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May 19, 2014

Approaching a Target Deposit on Mars Crater Rim

NASA Mars Exploration Rover capturde this 360-degree view near the ridgeline of Endeavour Crater western rim. The...

JPL
NASA image: Ice Deposition and Loss in an Impact Crater in Utopia Basin
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Jul 24, 2013

Ice Deposition and Loss in an Impact Crater in Utopia Basin

This image captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spans from wall to wall across the center area of an impact...

JPL
NASA image: South Africa, Namibia Diamond Deposits close-up
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Mar 16, 1998

South Africa, Namibia Diamond Deposits close-up

This radar image shows a close up view of a portion of the Richtersveld National Park and Orange River top of image...

JPL
NASA image: Possible Sulfate Deposits in West Melas Chasma
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May 4, 2016

Possible Sulfate Deposits in West Melas Chasma

Melas Chasma is the widest segment of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon in the Solar System as seen by Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - CuSP and LunaHMap
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - CuSP and LunaHMap

A team prepares the LunaH-Map before its installation in the Space Launch System rocket Orion stage adapter at...

KSC
NASA image: Acidalia Planitia Crater
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Jan 29, 2020

Acidalia Planitia Crater

Today's VIS image covers a small unnamed crater in northern Acidalia Planitia. The crater rim has several gullies...

JPL
NASA image: Abstract Art in Ius Chasma
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Apr 16, 2019

Abstract Art in Ius Chasma

Sometimes Mars' surface is just beautiful as seen through the eyes of HiRISE. This is one example on the floor of...

JPL
NASA image: A New Impact Marking Fades Away
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Mar 20, 2020

A New Impact Marking Fades Away

A HiRISE observation in 2010 covered a new impact crater that formed after December 2007 and before August 2010,...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-7013
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Mar 4, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-7013

Range : 862,200 km. ( 500,000 miles ) This photograph shows subspacecraft longitude of approximately 146 degrees of...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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